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Cherai Beach
45 kms from ernakulam city, this lovely beach bordering vypeen island is ideal for swimming. Dolphins are occasionally seen here. A typical kerala village with paddy fields and coconut groves nearby is an added attraction. |
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Kovalam Beach
On the Malabar coast along the Kerala shore line is a small village, called Kovalam. This sleepy town suddenly came on the tourist map when its fabulous beaches were discovered. World famous Indian beach since 1930 where foreign and tourists throng. This post tropical beach bordered by blue waters and lush coconut gardens, once was a haunt of hippies from European Countries. Kovalam means a grove of coconut trees and its name grove of coconut trees and true its name the village offers an endless sight of coconut trees . Get into an ayurvedic massage center there are many such centers and lie down on the wooden lath for a herbal body toning massage. To make memorable go for a shopping in handicrafts, jewellary and cloth shops spread across the shore. |
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Varkala Beach
Varkala is a seaside tourist resort and spa. A small town 55km north of Thiruvananthapuram, it is also an important religious place for the Hindus The Papanasam Beach at Varkala is a quiet, secluded beach known for its white, silvery stretch of sand, mineral springs and rocky cliffs. Varkala is also an important Hindu centre of pilgrimage. The final resting place of Sree Narayana Guru, the great social reformer of Kerala, is near Varkala atop a hill named Sivagiri. |
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Allapuzha Beach
Alappuzha beach is quite a popular tourist spot, known to provide relaxation in the district of Alappuzha (Alleppey). The pier, which extends into the sea here, is around 140 years old. Blessed with nature's green beauties such as lagoons, vast lakes and numerous fresh water rivers, Alappuzha is a natural wonderland of Kerala state. |
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